Daily Herald general excellence winner in 2023 NINA competition

DeKALB — Regional journalists gathered virtually Thursday for the Northern Illinois News Association’s annual awards presentation.  NINA shifted its annual journalism conference and awards presentation to an interactive digital program to increase accessibility to those throughout northern Illinois who practice and celebrate journalism. The Daily Herald won the general excellence award. The general excellence award is presented for excellence …

Why You Should Attend NINA’s FREE, Oct. 26 Conference on Media Literacy

OP-ED BY NINA BOARD MEMBER ROGER RUTHHART Thirty-seven years ago, in the days before “Internet news,” I was invited to join the Northern Illinois News Association board. In the many years since, this organization -- which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year -- has done an amazing job on behalf of its members in support …

‘Facts Matter’ Columnist Will Keynote NINA’s Free, Oct. 26 Online Annual Conference And Awards Presentation

“Facts Matter” Columnist Bob Oswald will be the highlight speaker at the annual conference of the Northern Illinois News Association -- and this year, there will be no cost for those who attend. The Northern Illinois News Association is shifting its annual journalism conference and awards presentation to an interactive digital program to increase the …